Autoimmune Thyroid Disease: An Unusual Cause or Confounder of Vertigo.

Over the last decade, the published literature investigating the association between thyroid function and recurrent or persistent vertigo has become more robust. We present an interesting case of persistent vertigo in a healthy 31-year-old active duty Navy pilot who was restricted from operating single-pilot rotary aircraft because of the severity of her symptoms. During her work-up, she was newly diagnosed with autoimmune thyroid disease and started on thyroid hormone supplementation.

Metastatic Melanoma: A Consequence of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Metastatic melanoma, though less common than other skin cancers, remains one of the deadliest, particularly in late-stage disease. Our report aims to highlight the importance of early detection and treatment to reduce the morbidity, mortality, and significant disfigurement associated with advanced melanoma. The subject of this case is an 81-year-old female who presented to our emergency department as a trauma patient after being found lying down by a neighbor for an unknown amount of time.

Analysis of Cephalometric Points in Male and Female Mandibles: An Application to Gender-Affirming Facial Surgery.

Gender-affirming facial surgery is a common intervention for transgender patients because of its ability to decrease the frequency of misgendering. Many anatomic targets can be addressed, but the mandible is the primary aspect of the lower third of the face that is manipulated during these procedures. This study's objective is to quantify the differences in cephalometric measurements between male and female mandibles on maxillofacial imaging, with the goal of identifying surgical targets for gender affirmation.

Nasoseptal Surgery Outcomes in Smokers and Nonsmokers.

Many surgeons refuse to perform elective nasal surgery in active smokers, but little literature exists that addresses the risks of doing so; we sought to quantify the differences in outcomes after nasal surgery among smokers, previous smokers, and nonsmokers by measuring complication rates, revision rates, and improvement in Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) scores. We performed a single institution retrospective review of patients undergoing nasoseptal surgery. Specifically, we noted demographic characteristics, smoking status, surgery type, and pre- and postoperative NOSE scores.